Chapter 125: Chapter 125
Recently, due to the issue with Tian Xiang, Hu Honglian’s way of interacting with He Cuifen has completely changed.
In the past, He Cuifen would avoid Hu Honglian and the people in the courtyard, but now it’s Hu Honglian’s turn to avoid everyone.
The second family is keeping a low profile, while the first family is feeling triumphant.
He Cuifen is not afraid of others asking about her daughter being demoted to a cleaner at the factory. She brings up Tian Xiang as a shield whenever the topic arises.
Her daughter, Tian Chuying, just started as a cleaner, and there’s still a chance to turn things around. But Tian Xiang found a man of such background, her life is ruined, and their children will carry this label for generations, and the family will never rise.
Actually, the relationship between Tian Xiang and the Meng Family hasn’t been officially announced, and it’s uncertain whether they will get married.
Yet, He Cuifen has already decided that Tian Xiang will definitely marry over there.
Look at how she’s troubled Hu Honglian over a man, going back to her parent’s house, falling ill.
Oh, once, Hu Honglian, the second sister-in-law, loved her daughter dearly, and everyone around could see it. Now look, spoiled, right? With such a big affair of dating and marriage, she doesn’t consider the family’s situation, dragging everyone down.
Ever since learning Tian Xiang found someone with a poor background, He Cuifen has been proud and chatty, finding people to talk to after work.
Hu Honglian knows what she’s up to all day, normally, she would hit back.
But now, with all these matters, she can’t refute a word, and can only stay home all day.
Even if she wants to avoid it, others don’t want to let her go.
He Cuifen came to the second family’s door with candy, pretending to sigh, "Honglian, why the long face? Still worried about Xiangxiang?"
Being sisters-in-law for so many years, when the families were getting along, He Cuifen used to call by the family’s nickname. Now the relationship has soured, she’s directly called by name, never this intimately.
Hu Honglian laughed, knowing she’s here to cause trouble.
He Cuifen stepped inside, placing the candy on the table.
"Shuyang bought it at the supply and marketing cooperative in their town. I tried this candy, it’s quite good, not worse than what we have here."
She said, handing some to Pan Yuzhen.
Pan Yuzhen happily accepted it and asked if the journey had been smooth.
He Cuifen complained, "Didn’t know who came down, we stood by the roadside for almost an hour before the bus came, nearly froze to death."
Pan Yuzhen cautioned her, "Don’t speak so loudly, the roads are closed, figures like that we shouldn’t discuss."
He Cuifen rolled her eyes, "Everyone’s human, what’s there not to talk about. Just..."
He Cuifen paused, taking a deep sigh, addressing Hu Honglian, "Honglian, it’s not like I’m scolding you.
Oh, it’s about Xiangxiang, I mentioned it to Shuyang on the road, and he got angry, saying we’re being irresponsible to the family!
If Xiangxiang really marries someone like that, it won’t only affect your family, we’ll suffer too.
So, don’t say the elder brother and sister-in-law are meddling, we don’t care about other matters, but this mustn’t happen. If you truly want the best for your daughter, you should guide her properly, stop being so stubborn!"
Hu Honglian lifted her eyes to look at her, "What’s your family intending? Cut ties?"
Don’t say it, but He Cuifen truly has this thought.
Her son and daughter-in-law returned home today, and at the station, He Cuifen hurriedly talked about all this.
Originally, it was just gossip, but Tian Shuyang frowned, saying this isn’t as simple as a spectacle, if Tian Xiang really marries over there, it’s not just a second house issue, it affects them too.
After all, it’s blood relatives.
He Cuifen thought carefully, her heart skipped a beat, that’s really the case.
Previously just laughing at the situation, not considering much.
He Cuifen became anxious, immediately entered the yard and came over.
Hu Honglian doesn’t want to explain much about whether her daughter will marry Meng Cheng’an, anyway, the relationship between the two families is getting worse, cutting ties doesn’t make much difference.
He Cuifen wants to sever ties, but daren’t openly say it, fearing gossip behind her back, impatiently said, "Honglian, look at you, blowing up just by opening your mouth. Can’t we just talk calmly? Xiangxiang is your daughter and my niece, I care about her too. Don’t mention cutting ties anymore, just sort out this matter with Xiangxiang.
Can’t persuade here, go to the Mechanical Factory to find her supervisor.
Right now, her thoughts are problematic, the factory should manage her. If you can’t bear it, we can play the villain. It’s all for our Old Tian Family, don’t be shy to ask for help."
Going to the factory would end her daughter’s job.
He Cuifen isn’t advising, she’s threatening.
The subtext is, to prevent Tian Xiang’s matter from affecting their family, if you can’t control it, we’ll manage, then we’ll go to the factory to ruin her job.
If it was just regular quarrels, Hu Honglian wouldn’t care.
But now it’s about her daughter’s job, she can’t tolerate it.
Hu Honglian stood up abruptly, grabbed candy from the table, and threw it at He Cuifen’s face.
"If you want to cut ties, damn well say it, don’t mess with me. You think I don’t know what’s on your mind, He Cuifen? I can tell what you’re planning just by your posture!
Get out, damn well get out right now, and we’ll discuss cutting ties tonight with your husband."
The candy He Cuifen just put down hadn’t even warmed up before flying back to her face.
Before, she would run, Hu Honglian was too explosive, not her match.
But today, her son and daughter-in-law are back!
He Cuifen stamped her feet angrily in the house.
"Hu Honglian, your daughter caused this embarrassing mess, I kindly advise you and you start a fight!"
He Cuifen reached to grab Hu Honglian.
Hu Honglian instantly retaliated, and they tangled up.
At this moment, hearing the commotion, Tian Shuyang rushed in, wanting to help He Cuifen, but was stopped by Pan Yuzhen.
"Hey, hey, hey, Shuyang, let the old ladies fight, young people can’t interfere, otherwise things will escalate."
Two old women, at most scratching faces.
If young people throw punches, someone could get hurt.
Tian Shuyang: "She’s beating my mom!"
Pan Yuzhen: "That’s not someone else, it’s your second aunt."
"Things are now, whether or not to acknowledge them as relatives doesn’t matter!"
After hearing about Tian Xiang, Tian Shuyang decided to cut ties with the second family.
The room was chaotic, on the verge of a brawl.
Just then, the police station and the community committee rushed over.
"Oh my, my goodness, at this time, you’re still having a fight!"
"It’s dangerous. Xiangxiang’s mother, Xiangxiang’s mother, are you okay?"